[Hiring] Payment Program Manager @Pliant

Role Description

Our Payment Programs team designs, launches and runs Pliant's card programs across Europe and the US. That includes our own commercial card products and the programs we build with banking and fintech partners.

As a Payment Program Manager, you'll own card program implementations from start to finish. That covers scheme and partner setup, digital wallet launches, testing and go-live. Once a program is live, you'll keep it compliant and running well. You'll work closely with card schemes, banking partners, processors and vendors. Internally, you'll partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Finance and our Commercial teams.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role. It suits someone who has already taken several card programs live, can run them independently, and wants real ownership in a fast-growing fintech.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in payments, including at least 3 years of hands-on card program implementation at an issuer, processor, program manager or card-issuing fintech.
• Hands-on experience launching and managing programs with both Visa and Mastercard.
• Experience launching digital wallets and tokenisation, ideally including an Apple Pay issuer launch.
• A solid understanding of the card lifecycle, including authorisation, clearing and settlement, 3DS and tokenisation, as well as physical card production.
• A track record of delivering several multi-stakeholder projects at the same time, with clear ownership and reporting.
• Technical fluency. You're comfortable with API documentation, transaction data and test results, and working day to day with engineers.
• A structured, proactive way of working. You flag risks early and document as you go.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Requirements

• An established network within the card schemes and the wider issuing ecosystem.
• Experience with commercial card products, such as corporate, travel or virtual cards, and multi-currency programs.
• Exposure to European and Global card programs.
• Proficient SQL or data analysis skills.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence.
• Attractive remuneration.
• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere.
• Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals.
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely.
• Monthly mobility benefit.
• Wellhub Membership.
• Pliant Card with monthly credit to explore the product and enjoy food with colleagues.